Fairfax County Weekender

Saturday,
March 8: Music to Your Ears

Annual Spring Family Concert: Spring may
seem far off, but celebrate its coming with music featuring
concertmaster Irene Ilchyshyn and student concerto winners
and composers. From 3 to 4:30 p.m. at The Alden
Theatre. $25/person, $20/senior and $15/student with ID.
Buy tickets online.
For information call 703-790-0123.

Also on Saturday:

Victorian America — Glimpses into a Gilded Age:
Explore this period of transformation and innovation in
American life through lectures, living history performances
and exhibits. Distinguished guest speakers will present
different aspects of the late Victorian era, including social
movements, fashion, art, gender and more. Hear how Green
Spring's historic legacy springs from the Gilded Age. From
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Green Spring
Gardens. Lunch is included in the $75/person fee. Call
ahead for vegetarian requests. Register
online. For more information call 703-642-5173.

Family Woodcock Walk: Come for an evening walk
through the woods to one of the park’s largest meadows.
Listen for the call of the male woodcock and hopefully see
his amazing courtship display and flight. Bring a flashlight.
Ages 8 and up. From 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Huntley
Meadows Park. $6/person. Register
online. For information call 703-768-2525.

Sunday,
March 9: Leapin' Lizards!

Reptile and Amphibian Club: Join the Reptile and
Amphibian Club and explore the amazing world of turtles,
snakes, lizards, frogs and salamanders. Learn new facts,
encounter live animals and discover their habitats. From 1 to
2 p.m. at E.C.
Lawrence Park. Ages 6 to 15. $5/person. Register
online. For information call 703-631-0013.

Conservation — Downspout to the Chesapeake:
Whether your landscape is large or small, there are actions
you can take to green up your own backyard, starting at the
downspout. Learn the five things every resident should know
about their land and five things we all can do to create a
healthy landscape to have a positive impact on streams,
rivers and the bay. Whether you've just begun to explore
these ideas or you've been trying them for years, there is
something new for you to learn at this program. From 1:30 to
3 p.m. at Green
Spring Gardens. $10/person. Register
online. For information call 703-642-5173.

Music Concerts at The Alden — Stern/Andrist
Duo: James Stern is associate professor and
chair of the String Division at the University of Maryland
School of Music. Audrey Andrist thrills audiences with her
amazing dexterity as a recital soloist, soloist with
orchestra and her collaborative musician skills. From 3 to
4:30 p.m. at The Alden
Theatre. Free admission. For information call
703-790-0123.

Information was correct at time of publication.
Please contact individual event sites to confirm
programs are being held as scheduled.

The Fairfax County Weekender highlights a selection of
county events taking place each weekend. Many more events
and activities can be found at the Parks and Library pages, and elsewhere on the
Fairfax County website. Additionally, the
towns of Herndon
and Vienna as well
as the city of Falls Church offer
many arts, entertainment and recreational
opportunities.